Culture
05.03.05
Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customers and behaviours. Some people
disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give
your opinion.
05.04.16
The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the
disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
05.08.20
Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foreign country
rather than living as a separate minority group with different lifestyle. Do you agree or disagree?
05.10.29
Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive
effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss on both sides and give your
opinion.
05.12.17
It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldn’t
worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?
06.08.05
Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people, while others
think the purpose of museums should be to educate, not entertain. Discuss both sides and give your own
opinion.
06.08.12
In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and
lifestyles of the people who speak this language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
opinion?
06.08.25
Multi-cultural societies, in which there is a mixture of different ethnic peoples, bring more benefits
than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
06.10.21
A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of
nationalities and cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
09.04.30
Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Other think
the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
10.12.04 = 07.06.09
Public museums and art galleries are not needed because people could see historical objects and works by
using computers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11.04.28 ≈ 04.06.12
Some people think that too much money has been spent looking after and repairing old buildings, so we
should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
12.02.04
Some people think that young people should follow traditions of their society, while others think that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
12.03.31
In some cultures the old age is more valued, while in some cultures the youth is more valued. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2012.06.30
When visiting foreign countries, some people think it is advantageous to learn their cultures and traditions. How do you think people can learn other cultures and traditions? Why some people are interested in learning those traditions and cultures while others not?
2012.10.13
The population of a country is becoming the mix of people from different cultures and ethnic groups. Why is it happening and is it positive and negative trend?